The Life Stylist 617. Is GLPerfect Nature’s Ozempic?: Natural Tools to Rebuild Your Metabolism w/ David Roberts
Aug 5, 2025
In this engaging discussion, David Roberts, co-founder of Mara Labs and expert in metabolic health, dives into the metabolic crisis and sustainable wellness. He highlights how our metabolism declines with age and inactivity while emphasizing the critical link between muscle mass and glucose regulation. David also sheds light on the power of fasting, the benefits of walking in obesity management, and introduces GLPerfect as a natural alternative for hunger control. Listeners gain valuable insights on dietary choices and the importance of holistic health approaches.
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Mechanism of Insulin Resistance
- High insulin and glucose cause cells to become insulin resistant, raising blood sugar levels.
- This leads to internal "sugar rust" aging the body and causing inflammation.
Aging Impacts Muscle & Metabolism
- Aging reduces mitochondrial function and muscle mass, impairing glucose processing.
- Maintaining muscle is crucial for sustaining metabolism and energy production with age.
Walk to Improve Metabolic Health
- Start combating metabolic syndrome with walking to get your heart rate into zone two.
- Use wearables to track progress and build up walking duration gradually from 15 to 60 minutes.